On the admission of a new partner, A, B and C share profits in the old ratio of 4:3:2. The Profit and Loss Account has a credit balance of ₹90,000, and Preliminary Expenses of ₹27,000 are yet to be adjusted. What net amount will be credited to B’s account after the adjustment among the old partners?

Correct answer: ₹21,000

The ₹90,000 credit balance in the Profit and Loss Account is an accumulated profit, whereas Preliminary Expenses of ₹27,000 represent a debit item. The net amount available for distribution is therefore ₹90,000 − ₹27,000 = ₹63,000. Since the old profit-sharing ratio 4:3:2 totals 9, B’s share is 3/9. Thus, the amount credited to B is ₹63,000 × 3/9 = ₹21,000. ₹30,000 would result from distributing the gross credit balance without adjusting the preliminary expenses. Exam tip: adjust debit balances first, and then distribute the resulting net reserve in the old profit-sharing ratio.